bedroom and he was shaking the doorknob trying to get in. i was sitting there with rusty scissors and my son in my arm. >> reporter: she was not only a charter witness explaining how zimmerman counseled her but a neighborhood on alert after previous crimes and zimmerman's father who answered what is something for the defense and prosecution, whose voice was screaming for help the night martin died? >> absolutely, it's my son george. >> reporter: and in a move many court watchers anticipated, the prosecution asked the judge for lesser charges to be included, manslaughter and aggravated assault. the judge will make that decision thursday and whether stand your ground will be included in the jury instructions. closing arguments are expected tomorrow, as well. martin savidge, cnn sanford, florida. >> wow, fascinating day in court. let bring in the panel of legal analyst, sunny hostin, mark